RASHTRIYA
VIGYAN PURASHKAR – AWARDS
News:
Rashtriya Vigyan
Puraskar: Centre Unveils New Awards, To Be Given On National Space Day
What's
in the news?
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The Central Government has decided to
introduce 56 prizes under the
category of Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar (3 Vigyan Ratna, 25 Vigyan Shri, 25 Yuva
Vigyan Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar, 3 Vigyan Team Awards) to felicitate scientists.
Rashtriya
Vigyan Puraskar:
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The awards will be announced annually on National Technology Day, May 11 and
will be awarded on National Space Day,
August 23 in 2024.
Coverage:
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The Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar covers 13 domains, including Physics,
Chemistry, Biological Sciences, Mathematics & Computer Science, Earth
Science, Medicine, Engineering Sciences, Agricultural Science, Environmental
Science, Technology & Innovation, Atomic Energy, Space Science and
Technology, and Others.
Vigyan
Ratna (VR) award:
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Recognizing lifetime achievements and
contributions in any field of science and technology.
Vigyan
Shri (VS) award:
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Acknowledging distinguished contributions
in any field of science and technology.
Vigyan
Yuva-Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar (VY-SSB) award:
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Encouraging young scientists under the age
of 45 who have made exceptional contributions in any field of science and
technology.
Vigyan
Team (VT) award:
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Presented to teams comprising three or more scientists, researchers, or
innovators who have made exceptional contributions while working
collaboratively in any field of science and technology.
Eligibility:
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There are no age limits for any prizes except the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar,
for which recipients must be 45 years or younger.
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The new awards will also be open to persons of Indian origin (PIOs),
though a maximum of one such may be awarded the Vigyan Ratna, while three PIOs
each can be selected for the Vigyan Shri and the VY-SSB. However, PIOs will not
be eligible for the Vigyan Team awards.